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Guacamole… Valle de Guadalupe Style A Recipe by Chef Bossuet
This is one of my favorite souvenirs to our trip to Valle de Guadalupe in September.
Yields 4 cups
- 5 pieces avocado (Hass)
- 1 cup of brunoise Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of white onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup of Serrano fresh chili
- 2 tbs of cilantro finely chopped
- 4 tbs of lime juice
- Salt t.t.
- 1/2 cup of table grapes cut in half
- 1/3 cup of fresh ranchero cheese
- In a bowl add the mashed avocado pulp, and mix the tomato, onion, chili, lime juice and salt.
- Add ranchero cheese and grapes on top.
- Enjoy with fresh corn tortilla or tortilla chips.
- Pair with Rosayoff, Bibayoff
Celebrated Mexican chef José Bossuet Martinez, former Executive Chef of Mexican ex-president Vicente Fox, is member of the world's most prestigious association "Le Club des Chefs des Chefs", which exclusive membership is reserved for those who are personal chefs of heads of state.
Today, chef Bossuet treats lucky patrons ´like kings´ at Lozhka Bistrot in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California and Café Contento in Guanajuato. José Bossuet is an author, an educator and an extraordinary representative of Mexican gastronomy. Beyond that, he is a proud showcase of Mexico's ingenuity, its entrepreneurship, its heart and its undeniable talent.
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Estampas de Mi Ciudad – If Life Gives you a Cactus, Make Salsa
If you are in Mexico, chances are that you will find cacti in your dish. As surreal as it may seem, Cacti have been an element of Mesoamerican cuisine since pre-Columbian times. Nopales and tunas, also known as "prickly pear cactus" and "prickly pear fruit" in the US, can be easily found today as an ingredient in sweet and savory dishes and drinks ranging from tacos to sherbet. The jiotillas or xoconostles in the picture, for example, can be turned into a smoothie or a refreshing drink.
Find a delicious recipe for a salsa made with this fascinating and healthy ingredient, here.
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Por: José Bossuet
La gastronomía de San Miguel de Allende sigue la nueva tendencia de orgullo comunitario: "la cocina orgánica sustentable" que promueve el uso de productos regionales que se unen para actuar y enaltecer los sabores de la tierra.
En esta cocina se funden los sabores típicos del desierto con la bondad del bajío y los toques de ultramar.
El platillo típico de esta región es el estofado de chile seco con garbanzo y nopales morados. Nacido del maíz y vegetales del desierto, este plato posteriormente se matizó con los sabores de los potajes criollos y el cultivo del garbanzo.
Potaje SanMiguelense
Guisado de Garbanzos y Nopales Morados en Guajillo
Sirve 8 porciones
- 2 tazas de garbanzos cocidos
- 2 tazas de nopales morados en juliana
- 1/3 taza hojas de cilantro
- 2 tazas salsa guajillo
- Sal al gusto.
Preparación y montaje
- Coloca todos los ingredientes en una olla y cocina a fuego bajo por una hora, sazona al final.
- Sirve caliente en recipiente hondo.
Salsa de Chile Guajillo
- 5 pzas chile guajillo sin semilla
- ¼ taza cebolla
- 1 cucharadita de ajo
- ½ taza jitomate guaje en cubos medianos
- 2 tazas de agua
- Sal al gusto
- Cocina todos los ingredientes por espacio de 30 minutos.
- Muele, cuela, sazona y reserva
El chef José Bossuet Martinez, es miembro de la prestigiosa asociación gastronómica "Club de Chefs de Chefs", mismo que admite exclusivamente a los chefs de cocina que sirven a reyes, reinas, príncipes, jefes de estado y de gobierno.
Bossuet fungió como Chef Ejecutivo de la Presidencia de la República al mando de la cocina del ex-presidente Vicente Fox, en donde tuvo a su cargo la comitiva del avión presidencial, viajando con el presidente en la giras internacionales.
Hoy, ya no es necesario ser funcionario o aristocracia para comer como si lo fueramos. ¿Estás en San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato? Pues estás de suerte. Visita al Chef Bossuet en su Café Contento y también próximamente en Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Californa en Lozhka Bistrot (junio del 2014).
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Chicago es una ciudad con muchísimas opciones para comer bien, el único pero, es que si uno decide residir en los suburbios, frecuentemente estas opciones se reducen considerablemente.
Olive Garden siempre ha estado entre mis restaurantes suburbanos favoritos, con sus platillos preparados con ingredientes frescos y de buena calidad. Me gusta mucho su ambiente familiar: me recuerda a los restaurantes en México en el que muchas generaciones se reúnen a comer, lo que por estas latitudes es algo fuera de lo común. También es aquí donde me pongo al corriente con mis verduras, porque usualmente pido berenjena a la parmesana y la ensalada me encanta. Por fortuna, un Olive Garden seguro siempre está cerca de casa.
Hace unas semanas Darden me invitó a probar el nuevo menú que Olive Garden debutó en marzo. Como de por sí este restaurante me gusta, pues no me hice del rogar. Quedé sorprendida, porque mi presupuesto de $25 dólares fue más que suficiente para comer con todo y botana, ensalada, y postre. Por ejemplo, entre los nuevos platillos, está Cucina Mia, en el que uno puede escoger pasta, salsa y una opción de carne por solo $9.99.
Yo me decidí a probar el Pollo Abruzzi: pechuga de pollo a la parrilla en un caldo preparado a fuego lento con frijoles, col y verduras. Este plato vino acompañado con mi ensalada favorita. También pedí como botana unas bolitas de risotto inspiradas en las arancini italianas y por supuesto, no me salté el postre.
Desde luego que, como se imaginarán, quedé fascinada con el nuevo menú. Aunque la verdad, no me esperaba menos. Ví unas alitas de pollo picantes que se me antojaron, pero por esas regreso a la próxima.
Nota: Olive Garden nos proporcionó una muestra del menú, pero las opiniones aquí expresadas son independientes y exclusivas del autor.
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Flock to the Shepherd -The Charismatic Taco al Pastor
Whenever I visit Mexico, there is an additional 'layover' between the airport and my parents' home in a suburb of Mexico City. Stopping for tacos al pastor or 'shepherd-style' tacos has become somewhat of an unspoken ritual. Luckily, no matter the time or day of the year, my sister is always prepared with a roster of recommendations that she has carefully curated in my absence. Count on her to rattle off an impressive selection that includes taquerías open on Christmas Day.
Despite the fact that taco stands abound, not all tacos are made equal. Ask any local. Finding the perfect taquería is almost a rite of passage for defeños*, one that speaks to the way we connect with our city and beyond- a Mexican's relationship with their pastor is emotional… personal.
When Enrico came with me to Mexico for the first time, he joined me in our recently established ritual. We visited a corner taquería where my family knew Chucho*, the taquero. Enrico was a little nervous as he eyed the cilantro and the onion piling over the tender marinated pork meat and pineapple. As a tourist who visits Mexico for the first time, Enrico asked me if the food was safe to eat. Trying to leverage whatever I could think of to reassure him, I said, "You will be fine. The taquero's name is Jesus!"
He was an instant convert.
I have yet to find a perfect spot in Chicago to have tacos al pastor. Recently, I was crushed to find that some places serve them with cubed meat. I am on a mission to find a place I can recommend!
In the meantime, if you have the good fortune to be in Mexico City, you must check out El Califa. Aside from their outstanding customer service, they are famous for the way they serve the meat and for their freshly-made tortillas.
You will see why I think that this taco is king.
* Defeño is a Citizen of Mexico City (D.F.)
**In Mexico, Chucho is short for Jesús, which is a fairly common name
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Para este Día de la Candelaria, Tamales de Mango del Chef Paco
Ya se acerca el Día de la Candelaria, y para ponerle un toque original a la tamaliza, les traemos esta receta del Chef Paco, dueño del conocido restaurante New Rebozo, en Chicago.
El Chef Paco generosamente nos compartió esta receta para hacer estos deliciosos tamales de queso de cabra y chipotle con salsa de mango. ¡Que los disfruten!
- 1 kilo de masa blanca de maíz para tamal
- 1 1/2 tazas de caldo pollo o agua
- 1 taza de aceite de olivo
- 1 cucharada de sal
- 150 gr. de queso de cabra
- 1 cucharadita de salsa de chile chipotle
- 35 rectángulos de hoja de tamal de unos 18 x 15 cm.
- 2 mangos, pelados y cortados en cubitos
- 1 chile jalapeño
- 1/2 cebolla picada
- 1/3 pimiento rojo finamente picado
- 1/3 pimiento amarillo finamente picado
- 1/2 manojo de cilantro cortado en pedazos pequeños
- Sal y pimienta al gusto
Pon lo ingredientes en un recipiente hondo y mézclalos hasta que estén bien incorporados.
- Mezcla la masa en el caldo hasta que quede incorporado todo. Prueba la sazón.
- Con una cuchara sopera, pon en el centro de la hoja la masa, el queso de cabra y el chile chipotle.
- Envuélvelo como un burrito de 5 x 7 centímetros. Salen como 36 tamalitos.
- Prepara la vaporera con agua, pon los tamales y tápala.
- Pón los tamales a cocer con flama alta. Una vez que empiece a salir el vapor, baja la flama a fuego medio y deja cocinar durante alrededor de 50 minutos.
- Déja reposar los tamales hasta servirlos con la salsa.
Oh My God!
Receta publicada con el permiso del autor.
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Recipe: Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
Jonathan Zaragoza found his way into his destiny babysitting for his parents while they worked. "I saw how my mother and grandmother cooked at home and I had to quickly learn so that I could prepare meals for my siblings," said Zaragoza. At the age of 12, he learned from his dad how to make birria tatemada, a Jalisco staple served at his family's restaurant, and even how to butcher whole animals.
Now a rising star with several accolades under his belt, Jonathan Zaragoza says when asked about his career, "I was not looking for the kitchen. The kitchen found me."
Appointed Executive Chef at Logan Square's Masa Azul since 2012, the Chicago native taps into his Jalisco roots to bring to life Mexican-inspired dishes with a creative twist. To a nostalgic transplant like me, his dishes come across as a loving interpretation of a Mexican mother's cookbook through the lens of a young Chicago urbanite- respectful, yet bold and accurately original.
Recently, Jim Beam tapped into Zaragoza's talent to create an incredible menu crafted to introduce their new flavor-infused bourbon, Red Stag by Jim Beam® Hardcore Cider. Luckily for us at La Vitamina T, we were treated to a phenomenal dinner featuring small plates and pairings, of which we have secured the recipes. If you don't like or have never tried bourbon before, you might just become a fan. Below is the first one of a magnificent series. Enjoy!
Frijoles Borrachos
- 4 cups dried pinto beans
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8oz applewood smoked bacon, sliced
- 6 oz chorizo, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
- 5 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 12 quarts of water
- 1 can of Mexican beer
- ½ cup Jim Beam Hardcore Cider
- Salt to taste
- In a large pot, combine beans, water, beer and Jim Beam Hardcore Cider and cook over medium heat until all the beans are tender (about 2 hours).
- In a separate pan, combine the oil, bacon and chorizo and cook meats until crispy. Remove the meat from the pan leaving the rendered fat.
- Add the onion, garlic and serrano chiles into the pan and cook until slightly caramelized (about 12 mins).
- Once the beans are tender, fold in the crispy meat, caramelized vegetables, and the tomatoes and cilantro, and cook for 10 mins so the flavors can marry.
- Finally, season with salt.
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Carnitas Uruapan – The Best of Michoacán in Pilsen
Inocencio Carbajal becomes emotional as he shares a very personal story. In the late 70s, as a recent transplant from Uruapan, Michoacán, he had to make the decision to let go of his most precious possession- a medal of the Virgin of Guadalupe. "I asked Her to bless my choice," says Inocencio, his eyes tearing up. "We bought our first piece of equipment with that money."
Fast-forward four decades later, and Inocencio's hardship has paid off. As we arrived at the Pilsen eatery, a long line of patrons had already assembled. Marcos Carbajal, Inocencio's son, kindly invited us to tour the kitchen while we found a spot to talk.
The state of Michoacán in southwestern Mexico, is famous for its carnitas, one of Mexico's favorite folk dishes. Usually cooked in large copper containers brought in from a specific neighboring town, it is not uncommon to find this treat also being prepared in large stainless steel pots. "In many villages, eating carnitas is a Sunday morning ritual," said Marcos, who periodically visits family in Uruapan, his father's birthplace. "People know to arrive early, as typically only one pig is prepared, and they gather to eat after church. Many of our customers still follow this custom, but we cook a fresh batch every two hours."
Although he kept in his heart the desire to go back to Michoacán at some point, Inocencio's family and his growing business kept him in Pilsen. "All of a sudden, Marcos was ready to go to college, and I was happy that he had the opportunity," said Inocencio. For Marcos, the word "pigskin" is not merely a seasonal one- with a degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, and thinking of helping his dad, Marcos left his corporate job to work in the restaurant full time, while also pursuing a Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University.
Although Inocencio has not returned to Uruapan, he has brought Uruapan to Chicago with him. The path he chose was not easy but, he says smiling, "I would do it all over again".
His eatery's menu is perfectly simple, with many well-achieved crowd pleasers. From mouthwatering pork carnitas, to menudo, chicharrón en salsa de tomate ( chicharrón in tomato sauce, of which I took a big container home), cacti salad and even quesadillas de sesos (brain-stuffed quesadillas), this place is the real deal. In fact, the cueritos I tried here are the best I have ever had in both, texture and flavor.
Carnitas Uruapan did not disappoint. My stomach was full and happy, and after talking to Inocencio and Marcos, my heart was too.
¡Viva México!
1725 W 18th St Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-2654
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Chef Paco´s New Rebozo – Oh My God!
If you visit New Rebozo, chances are that aside from a remarkable meal, you will be delighted by owner Chef Paco's warm and exuberant personality. After more than 20 years of success at his Oak Park location, where Chef Paco (A.K.A. Francisco López) is already a fixture, this Mexico City native decided to bring his creativity and passion for authentic Mexican food to Chicago's Gold Coast.
Chef Paco equates food to the dynamics of everyday life: "Life can be sweet and sour… even salty, add love to it and you will strike a balance." His philosophy spills into every corner of his restaurant. There is definitely love in New Rebozo, named after a shawl Mexican women wear. From the cozy fireplace to the thoughtfully picked art, the dining room and patio embrace you like welcoming Mexican embassies. Do not expect to find cultural clichés here. New Rebozo is the real deal both in form and content. "My work is about making people happy," said Paco. "That's my ultimate goal."
Full of flavor, depth and whimsy, it is so fitting that mole is one of Chef Paco´s specialties. Very few words say fiesta and Mexico as loud and clear as mole does, particularly in the countryside, where this traditional dish is served during important celebrations such as weddings and christenings. Chef Paco´s mole Poblano is so good, I have no doubt that my Pueblan grandma, who was often charged with making the mole for her village's fiestas patronales*, would have approved.
If you visit New Rebozo, do not miss the cochinita pibil tacos, a delicacy straight from Yucatán. There is a piece of Mexican heaven in every perfectly flavorful bite and they are surprisingly not greasy. The watermelon mojitos are also quite memorable- one sip of those glorious cocktails had my entire table exclaiming in unison: "Oh my God!"
*In Mexico, fiestas patronales are a village's most important celebration, and are typically dedicated to the patron saint the village is named after.
New Rebozo Chicago
46 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 202-9141
Open Mon-Sun 12-10 pm
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A few weeks ago, I set out to find the best taco al pastor ('shepherd-style' taco) in Chicago. This down-to-earth, charismatic delicacy is a dietary staple of defeños*, and despite the fact that in Mexico City taco stands abound, any local will tell you that not all tacos al pastor are made equal. Finding the perfect taquería is almost a rite of passage, one that speaks to the way we connect with our city and beyond- a Mexican's relationship with their pastor is emotional… personal, mystical.
The Genesis
Finding good tacos (let alone authentic ones) north-of-the-border is not so easy. Our taco al pastor story in April made me aware of the fact that I am not alone in this realization. I asked La Vitamina T readers and friends to submit their favorite al pastor destinations in Chicago. A few Facebook posts and tweets later, I had a list of 18 different establishments endorsed by locals, among them, several Mexican transplants. Similar to how my friend Dave from New Jersey can recognize a good Philly cheesesteak, I figured recommendations from Mexicans added instant credibility to the suggestions.
This is how my search began.
Below is the final list of nominees. I visited every establishment on this list without letting the owners or staff know my intention, as I thought this might influence the quality of the service:
- Atotonilco (I tried the tacos in both locations, Joliet and Chicago)
- Big Star
- De Cero
- El Pastor
- El Tío Luis
- El Solazo
- Indio
- La Ciudad
- Lagartija
- Los Comales
- Los Gallos
- L´Patrón
- Mercadito (tacos al pastor are only a seasonal item, so we did not get to try them)
- Rubi's Market on Maxwell
- Taco joint
- Taquería Juanito
- Tierra Caliente
- Zacatacos (Berwyn location)
Several Pepto Bismol doses and 3 extra pounds later, my wandering through the streets of Chicago and its suburbs came to an end. Dozens of tacos have been sampled and scorecards have been tallied!
Each taco has been carefully evaluated based on criteria that we believe brings to life un taco al pastor "hecho como Dios manda." (according to God's orders)**
I am now ready to "go tell it on the mountain"!
* Defeño is a Citizen of Mexico City (D.F.)
** Mexicans say something is made como Dios manda (according to God's orders) when something is accurately accomplished.
The Exodus
If you, like me, have lived in Mexico for the great majority of your life, you will be perplexed to hear what has been smuggled into menus, and sold and passed up across the country for the real deal: some of the most popular and readily available counterfeit versions are stuffed with ground beef and covered with cheese or something resembling cheese; others are called tacos al pastor, and are served with sliced lettuce and tomatoes. Heresy! In certain places, you might be given a choice of hardshell or softshell taco. During my search I found that even some of the taquerías in predominantly Mexican neighborhoods have lost their way- in their attempt to to cater to a non Mexican palate, they have begun serving some of these apocryphal versions.
This leads me to provide the following word of caution: If you are visiting Mexico and you are looking for a hardshell taco, you will give yourself away as a tourist. We simply don't have them. We have tostadas, which have a crunchy surface similar to a totopo, which is considered a completely different plate.
In the northern part of the country, flour tortillas were made popular by the Jewish settlers in the area. Still, you will find that most tacos in Mexico are made with corn tortillas.
Treating oneself to tacos al pastor is an experience that entails a known ritual. Taquerías usually go from the very informal ´hole-in-the-wall' joint, to fancier establishments featuring a more elaborate set up. The dynamics are the same across the board, and patrons know what to expect: quick service, dinner and a show. Taqueros (half cooks, half ninjas) conjure up juicy tacos with meat and pineapple they shave off from a giant spinning skewer, to then catch the pieces in a tortilla with quick, precise movements. They do this gracefully, while keeping tallies, processing new orders, and sometimes, giving change and even interacting with the crowd.
Tacos al pastor must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be roasted vertically in a spit called trompo (top), which is clearly visible.
2. Should be made with pork meat, seasoned with a variety of chilis and achiote, which gives them their color.
3. These tacos are served in small tortillas (about 4 1/2 inches in diameter).
4. Tacos al pastor must include a chunk of grilled pineapple, chopped cilantro, raw onion and limes.
5. Salsas are very important in taquerías, and often times they become and element of differentiation.
6. Lime should be abundant and readily available.
Each taco was evaluated using a scale of 1- 5 points for a total of 30 points in six different categories:
- Meat quality
- Meat flavor
- Tortilla size and quality
- Portion size
- Accuracy/freshness of ingredients
- Quality of salsa
Points were assigned using the following scale to score each taco:
1= Disappointing
2= Meh…
3= Ok
4= Really good, but not extraordinary or the real deal
5= Perfect. ¡Órale! Am I in Mexico?
And the Winner is..!
De Cero – 28/30 Points
De Cero (The Loop)
Meat Quality: 5 Meat was absolutely fantastic. We did not see the trompo, but we asked and confirmed it is indeed there.
Meat Flavor: 4 Flavor is really nice, but the meat has a bit of a kick to it.
Tortilla Size and Quality: 5 Tortillas were fantastic. Perfect size!
Portion Size: 5 Perfect ratio. This bundle of joy offers the perfect burst of flavors in each bite.
Accuracy/Freshness of the Ingredients 5 Really fresh ingredients, a check for cilantro, onion, pineapple (although cubed) and lime! The ratios were so good in each bite, I did not let the cubes deter me.
Salsas 4: I got red salsa with my order which was really, really good.
First Runner Up
Big Star – 27/30 Points
Big Star (Wicker Park)
Meat Quality: 4 Really good and not too fatty. Meat was a bit chunky, which is why we did not rate it a 5.
Meat Flavor: 4 Flavor was really nice, maybe a bit sweet, but really good. Saucy, not dry as it should be.
Tortilla Size and Quality: 5 Perfect size. Tortillas were great.
Portion Size: 5 Perfect portion
Accuracy/Freshness of the Ingredients 5 Really fresh ingredients. I loved to see pineapple on them, which is not easy to find, so I did not allow the cubes to worry me.
Salsas 4 Salsa is good and they have chiles toreados (grilled jalapeños), as well as pickled peppers and carrots. But, you will have to order them separately, as they do not come with your order.
We waited for about 3 hours to get a table at this famous eatery, which was even more difficult considering the aroma around the restaurant teases you with a preview of what is to come. There is a walk-up window with considerably faster service. The bar is quite a bit noisy, so if this is where you want to hang out, you will have to be prepared to forego conversation and focus on your food, which is well worth it. Bring cash with you. They only take cash! Service from the greeters might be a bit rough, but will improve once you sit down.
Second Runner Up 25/30 Points (Tie)
Taquería San Juanito (Albany Park)
San Juanito was the only place where the meat was not saucy. I found their meat flavorful, but the taco had no pineapple, which lowered-down their score. Green salsa was particularly memorable.
Zacatacos (Berwyn)
Zacatacos in Berwyn features the most tender meat you can possibly imagine. The tacos are a bit bulky and a come in a bigger tortilla, but are still really good. Salsas are amazing.
Of Note:
Bien Trucha (Geneva)
I really liked the concept of Bien Trucha, a modern-looking Mexican restaurant that reminded me of the vibe of restaurants in Mexico City. Food, not kitsch is the focus here, and the execution of the tacos spoke to quality. Also, Bien Trucha was the only establishment that got the pineapple right, as they had just a chunk of it vs. the cubes I found in other restaurants. I don't remember getting any salsa with my tacos and had to ask for lime, but if you have had enough of taco talk, try their guacamole of the day or their Pulparindo cocktail! The photo below is not the best because I did not have very good lighting inside the restaurant.
Del Seoul (Lincoln Park)
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38 But he was sleeping on a cushion in the back of the boat. So they woke him up and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care that we're going to die?" | 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" |
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Los Angeles street racer Dominic Toretto falls under the suspicion of the LAPD as a string of high-speed electronics truck robberies rocks the area. Brian O'Connor, an officer of the LAPD, joins the ranks of Toretto's highly skilled racing crew undercover to convict Toretto. However, O'Connor finds himself both enamored with this new world and in love with Toretto's sister, Mia. As a rival racing crew gains strength, O'Connor must decide where his loyalties really lie.
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The Fast & The Furious is loosely based on an article in a magazine about street clubs that race Japanese cars late at night. Domenic Toretto is the leader of a street gang that is under suspicion of stealing expensive electronic equipment. Brian O'Connor is an undercover police officer attempts to find out who exactly is stealing the equipment, while falling for Domenic's younger sister, Mia.
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The Fast and the Furious takes you inside the world of street racing. Dominic Toretto is a gang leader who is accused of hijacking trucks and stealing over a million dollars worth of electronic equipment. The FBI sends LAPD officer Brian O'Conner undercover into Los Angeles' street racing circuit to take down Toretto and his team. As O'Conner becomes part of Toretto's life and gets involved with his sister, Mia, he tries to prove that Toretto is innocent.
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Los Angeles police officer Brian O'Connor must decide where his loyalties really lie when he becomes enamored with the street racing world he has been sent undercover to destroy.
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A helmeted racer leads a gang of stunt drivers who hijack shipments of electronics. Brian O'Conner is an undercover police officer...
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A Brandon woman who police say stole her neighbors state income tax refund and cashed it for her own use in April before allegedly burglarizing her neighbors home in May denied three felony charges this week.
Robyn R. Page, 62, pleaded innocent in Rutland criminal court Monday to charges of burglary, forgery, uttering a forged instrument and a misdemeanor charge of petty larceny.
Page, who appeared in court on citations, remains free on court-ordered conditions that include orders to stay away from her neighbors home on 343 Town Farm Road.
At the end of April, Pages neighbor told police that her $600 refund check had been taken from her mailbox and cashed. Police say Page confessed to taking the check to pay for her rent, utility bill and cell phone minutes.
On May 26, Pages same neighbor told police that someone entered her home and stole dish detergent, cat litter and shower wash. A Brandon police officer who visited Pages home that day wrote in a court affidavit that he found all of the stolen items in the house and he said Page confessed to taking the cat litter.MORE IN This Just InStaff Report Full StoryThe Associated Press Full StoryPolice: Man robbed Full Story -
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There's new information today about a SWAT situation in Fairfield.
Police say this started yesterday as an investigation for a felonious assault and robbery.
Two suspects assaulted a man at his home in Searwater Drive and stole his wallet.
Officers found the suspects at a home on Windage Drive around 10:30 last night. When police could not get anyone to come to the door, they brought in the SWAT team. SWAT officers managed to arrest the suspects without any other problems.
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Joe Hi again, Further to my last message I have now sent you the copies of the gravestone inscriptions which I have, by e-mail attachment. It would have taken too long to have typed it all out on this posting and I leave it to your superior technical skills to make it available to all! I should say however that quite a substantial part of it is the same as Annie gave us some time ago. She did it the hard way from the stones. I took it from the books. I believe I got most of the inscriptions of interest to us but my time in Belfast was limited and it is possible I may have missed some. The volumes are indexed. A web site of interest is www.uhf.org.uk. This is the Ulster Historical Foundadion and they have some of the Gravestone Inscription volumes for sale and all of them on microfiche. They are also available for viewing as you say at PRONI in Belfast and at public libraries. The PRONI web site is at http://proni.nics.gov.uk/index.htm and there are other links of interest from this Norman
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5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. | 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. |
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Bernie Reppel grew up on a sugar cane farm at Innisfail and in 1960 became the first cadet journalist The Cairns Post had had in 30 years, because no one had ever applied. Since then he's worked in Sydney metro print, radio and TV, been in the stock and land job on the Atherton Tablelands, written cheeky columns for Queensland Country Life and the old National Farmer, lived the economically perilous road of a rural freelance and done what he calls "soft PR" for a range of government and private sector clients. "Soft PR" means he doesn't have to lie or dissemble.


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Caliche Puerto Rican Rum was launched in 2012 by founders Rande Gerber and Roberto Serrallés. It is a multi-award-winning spirit. It is comprised of four products, of different ages. It is distilled 5X and color, along with impurities are removed so that it is extra smooth. It is also slow blended with intent of purity.
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Cali Ginger Lime
2 oz Caliche Rum
2 dash of Angostura Bitters
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Ginger Syrup
3 oz Ginger Beer (Barrits is recommended)
In a cocktail shaker combine all ingredients, except for the ginger beer, fill with ice and shake. Strain over ice in a highball or collins glass, add the ginger beer and garnish with lime wheels and wedges.
Cali Gold
2 oz Caliche Rum
1 oz Lime Juice
½ oz Pineapple Juice
¼ oz Agave Nectar
3 - 6 Cilantro Leaves
Garnish: Cilantro Leaf
In a mixing glass, lightly muddle cilantro leaves. Add the remaining ingredients, fill with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into an ice filled highball glass and garnish.
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1/2 oz Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Pomegranate Juice (Pom Brand is recommended)
3 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme
1/2 oz or Combier Orange Liqueur (or any other fine Triple Sec)
1 Dash of Agave Nectar (optional if you don't like dry cocktails)
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Popular in Mexico City and the state of Puebla, the spicy, smoky-sweet chipotle chile sauce called tinga transforms plain chicken into something downright addictive. Silvana Salcido Esparza, chef of the popular Barrio Café in Phoenix and Barrio Queen in Scottsdale, Arizona, likes to tuck the saucy chicken into tacos or pile it onto crisp mini tortillas for these tostaditas.
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1. Make tostaditas: Heat 1/4 in. oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook 4 tortillas at a time, turning once or twice, until deep golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; set aside.
2. Spoon 1 tbsp. hot oil into a second large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion a few minutes until golden, then add garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until garlic starts to brown, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in 3/4 cup water, the tomato paste, chipotle purée, and sugar; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Stir in more water if needed to make it saucy.
3. Set tortillas on plates. Top with chicken. Garnish with cabbage, salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with crema.
*Find canned chipotle chiles, queso fresco, and crema at Latino markets. Purée contents of chipotle can in a blender; keeps, chilled, up to 1 month.
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Why Do Millennials Shop For Checking Accounts?
One-third of shoppers under 30 indicated that they don't currently have a checking account vs. 18% of shoppers 30 or older.
One-third of shoppers under 30 indicated that they don't currently have a checking account vs. 18% of shoppers 30 or older.
As the attachment to traditional branches in banking continues to drop, a new method of network planning is required that revolves around building an enhanced customer experience.
ATM fees can cost consumers a lot of money — a $100 withdrawal can cost anywhere between 3% to 6% in transaction fees. Clearly, it pays for those switching banks to find a new institution with more convenient ATM locations.
A quarter of bank shoppers cited high fees at their current bank were the reason why they were shopping for a new account…
Bank wealth management has been on a tear, but pressures such as recruiting and robos threaten to the slow down the momentum. Here's how banks are fighting back.
Not long ago, consumers changed banks mostly because they were angry at their current provider, but consumers' attitudes have softened and their switching triggers are evolving.
Today, Novantas, Inc. released the 2014 edition of its Multi-Channel Customer Research survey, revealing crucial new insights into how consumers are interacting with bank branches and ATMs versus electronic banking channels.
Many banks offer checking accounts that are free as long as you have a direct deposit, pay a few bills using online bill pay, or swipe your debit card a minimum number of times a month. Compared to men, women are more comfortable completing these types of various activities in order to avoid fees.
Millennials are the largest segment of consumers shopping for checking accounts. In fact, roughly 40% of those looking for a new bank or credit union are under 30 years old.
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I'm super excited to have laura in the studio to show us how to make sexy-yet-functional panties! she'll cover all the rules of lingerie-making including working with knits and lace, inserting a narrow waistband elastic, seam finishing and inserting a lining. the best part? you'll leave with a fully finished pair! please be able to thread a machine and sew simple seams before signing up for this project-based class.


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Lebanese singer Haifa Wahbi is filming a new music video for the song "Baythah Khalqah" from her latest album "Malikat Jamal Al Kawn"(Miss Universe). The singer recently completed the album and it will be released in the coming days.
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Mariano Rivera cries after Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte come out for pitching change (Video)
Your browser does not support iframes. There were some truly special scenes at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night as Mariano Rivera made his final career pitching appearance in the Bronx. Rivera entered the game with runners on first and second and New York trailing the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in the top of the eighth….Read More


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9 And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery." | 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." |
10 The disciples said to him, "If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry." | 10 The disciples said to him, "If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry." |
11 But he said to them, "Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given. | 11 Jesus replied, "Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. |
12 For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it." | 12 For some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that way by men; and others have renounced marriage because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it." |
13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, | 13 Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. |
14 but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." | 14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." |
15 And he laid his hands on them and went away. | 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there. |
16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?" | 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" |
17 And he said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments." | 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." |
18 He said to him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, | 18 "Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, " 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, |
19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself." | 19 honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.' " |
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I have a Grace Cotinus (which I believe is a hybrid between the smoke bush and the smoke tree). It started off beautifully this year, after a spring pruning.
In the past couple of weeks, however, leaves have started shriveling up and falling off. Some branches are all brown, some still look healthy. I don't see any fungus spots, or any bugs. I did have trouble with some sort of small white mite on this bush a couple of years ago, but if there are any insects on there now, they are invisible to the naked eye. I'd be grateful for any help you can give. |
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pictures night help. An overall view please. Beyond that, how long has it been in the ground? |
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 25, 12 at 8:49
which I believe is a hybrid between the smoke bush and the smoke tree ==>> teach me.. is there a difference???? i thought it was just a pruning/training technique ... has the lawn recently been sprayed??? pics?? ken |
- Posted by steven1032 none (My Page) on Tue, Jun 26, 12 at 12:06
sounds kinda like verticullium wilt. leaves turn brown dry up and branches turn brown. it acts like a drought. restricts water from reaching the leaves. if you cut one of the branches you can see streaking in the branch if you have it. but without pictures it is hard to tell what is going on. but by what you are telling us that is as close as i can tell you what it is. |
Ken...FYI: Cotinus coggygria x Cotinus obovatus = Cotinus 'Grace' C. coggygria is the European/Asian Smoke Bush and C. obovatus is American Smoke tree. It is not a pruning technique. |
any chance of pictures? |
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support a diverse network of Canadian retailers, manufacturers, equipment and
auto dealers with unique systems and processes designed to deliver
Our subsidiary company Snap Auto Finance Corp. aims to provide a complete financing solution for all customers. We partner with licensed automotive dealers helping to increase sales through servicing their clients with diverse credit histories.
With offices in Toronto and Vancouver, SNAP Financial is the fastest growing consumer finance company in Canada. We are located in downtown Toronto (Front & University) and are looking for an energetic, well organized person to join our team. We provide an excellent salary, bonus structure, benefits plan and a fun and professional, team focused working environment.
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Universal gameplay
After scoring over 400K points in a run, I think I'm pretty much finished with this. It was a fun ride but there are a few things that keep this shy from greatness:
- the playing field and obstacles aren't random enough and it feels like running through the same level over and over. - the combo system doesn't encourage you to take risks as playing it safe nets you the same amount of points it seems. - after you cycle through the entire level, the difficulty doesn't seem to ramp up, I honestly felt I could continue this forever Last edited by GiHubb; 08-02-2014 at 03:33 AM.. |
I can't believe I missed this actually coming out.
I downloaded it on Saturday and honestly, this is one of the best skateboard games on the app store. What it lacks in realism it makes up for in the exact same way that the original THPS games did. Pure fun and quick hit challenges. While I miss a two minute timer mode a la the OG THPS, the fact that the real reason to keep playing is to get a better score or hold your combo goes a long way for me. Not only that but I feel like this game should have cost a buck and done away with the free-to-play stuff as this game is essentially free. Energy Drinks are for naught and you can gets coins super easily and quick. I maxed out my dude in less than an hour of just screwing around. I actually felt bad that the game was so good yet free and threw the devs a few bucks for energy drinks (which I have only used for the one challenge that requires it). The game only really has two negatives. The one mentioned above in that the world seems the same. Not just in terms of visuals and design (that isn't a problem actually) but in terms of each area being a big section that can be memorized and then it cycles through. Some variety would be nice. The only other negative is the lack of things to do after you max out your dude and complete all the challenges. Other than the reach level 20 achievement and probably a trick or two, I have done and seen everything the game has to offer. While not a bad thing per se as I can just focus on scores and times but with zero in the way of customization it is honestly a little monotonous. I would love to see some custom decks or skater gear. Even if you have to pay in coins to unlock the custom decks that would be cool to mix things up. I'm not talking insert your own images but just some custom designs. The default deck already looks like Christian Hosoi's old deck so a few throwbacks would be cool. All in all, though the game is great. While I may not play it as much as time goes on, it won't be leaving my phone as a quick session here or there is really all I wanted in a skate game for iOS. Something that True Skate and even Touchgrind Skate 2 lacks. The first Touchgrind was super simple but was what I wanted which is the reason I still play it. Basically a portable way to get my quick Tony Hawk fix since THPS2 stopped working on iOS7. Thankfully Stake it still functions. Good job devs. This is one of the few times where the development pedigree of a past game actually does well. The same reason I kept going back to THPS2 and THPS3 (THPS1 was sadly rendered obsolete in my eyes after THPS2 released) is the same reason I will keep coming back to this one. Quick, simple, yet obsessive gameplay. A little more variety would be appreciated though. |
Rapaleeman: while I agree with most of what you said, don't you feel the combo system is flawed? I mean, if you hold a manual between tricks THPS2 style, you can run insane combos but it doesn't add to the score. And yeah, a lot more randomness and variety is needed in the levels, like I wrote in my previous post, if I play it safe, since I remember the level layout, I feel as if I can keep going forever.
Still, no other game gave me that THPS vibe (in 2D!) as this game did. It feels though that a bit of additional adjustments and this could be a true classic. Last edited by GiHubb; 08-04-2014 at 04:32 PM.. |
If you mean that it doesn't give you an added multiplier on top of the starter one (it's in the left hand corner), then yes that is slightly flawed on the outset but it actually makes some of the leaderboards make sense and keeps everyone on the same playing field. |
What I mean is that if you have a high multiplier, holding the manual for example or running a grind doesn't net you more points than if you had a low multiplier. Makes the combo multiplier kind of useless.
Wanted to see if there was anything new content wise with the new update. Nope. Did a run just to confirm what I wrote here about going on forever - ran a score of over a million points (without using the doubler from the slot machine either!) and just lost interest afterwards as the level keeps cycling with nothing new added. Last edited by GiHubb; 08-04-2014 at 04:39 PM.. |
I've proven to myself that the game in its current state can pretty much be played indefinitely - I hit a score of about 7.3 million points after probably cycling through the level like 30 times.... Hey, it was a slow night...
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You must enable message based data collection in CCS before registering a CCS Agent for message based data collection. You must perform the following steps to enable message based data collection in CCS.
Perform the following procedures before enabling message based data collection:
Install the CCS Application Server. See Installing the CCS Suite.
Install the CCS Manager. You can install the CCS Manager along with the CCS Application Server on a single computer, See Installing the CCS Suite.
You can add a CCS Manager to an existing installation of the CCS Application Server, See Adding or upgrading CCS components.
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See Installing the application modules on CCS Agent on UNIX.
See Installing the application modules on CCS Agent on Windows in silent mode.
See Installing the application modules on CCS Agent on UNIX in silent mode.
See Importing security content on CCS Manager using the importcontent utility.
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